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Earlier this month, New York City's MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) launched a campaign to discourage "manspreading"—the all-too-often-encountered practice of men sitting with their legs wide apart, taking up far too many seats on crowded trains and buses. Now, one Canadian men's group is fighting back against the anti-manspreading movement, which has gone viral and reached far beyond the confines of New York City. The Canadian Association For Equality has created this Change.org petition that calls for the Toronto Transit Commission to not allow for an anti-manspreading campaign on its buses. Here's the crux of their argument (emphasis added):Various people are looking to get the TTC to ban something they call "man spreading," which is a sexist term and is the simple act of opening your legs. There are a lot more things taking up seats on busses than men opening their legs, such as purses, strollers, backpacks, and the like.People should have a common understanding about how much room they are allowed to use on a bus. That should not vary because of their gender, and if they need extra room whether for baggage, carts, walkers, canes, or children, they should seek it as a special permission. This sets a read more

Joe Fresh, your favorite new Canadian export, is coming to a JCPenney near you. Joe Fresh is known for selling trendy, cute clothes at low prices, but so far the brand's presence in the U.S. is fairly small. Founder Joe Mimran (former head of Club Monaco) is working to change that. Do you see a look you like? Joe Fresh rib tee, $19. Joe Fresh crocheted skirt, $49. Inset sweater, $19. Jacquard shorts, $29. Gingham shirt, $19. 3/4-sleeve side-rib cardigan, $16. Color crop denim, $19. Sheer top, $19. Double-weave shorts, $29. Boxy top, $29. Color denim with ankle zipper, $29. Which look from this collection do you like best? I'm calling first dibs on the colored denim! read more